Best Doctors in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Malek Habballah is a renowned Neuro and Spine Surgeon with over 40 years of experience.
• His educational qualifications include an MD from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, in 1979 and a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery, spine surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.
• He received an American Board Certification in Neurological Surgery in 1986.
• His areas of expertise include Spine surgery, cervical and lumbar disc surgery, pain management of neck and back pain, epidural injections for spine pain, Brain tumor surgery and spinal tumor surgery, Surgery on pituitary tumors, etc.
• Dr. Habballah is fluent in Arabic and English.

• Dr. Gabi Wazz is a General Surgeon with over 23 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include Obesity surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Surgery of gallbladder, hernia, hemorrhoids, etc.
• He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
• He also achieved the Master Surgeon in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery accreditation.
• He is fluent in Arabic and English.

• With 15+ years of experience, Dr Gaurav U Sood is the most prominent Glaucoma Surgeon in UAE.
• He is a highly skilled Glaucoma surgeon having performed more than 5000 complex glaucoma surgeries & bleb repairs. 
• He has performed thousands of Glaucoma laser procedures including YAG peripheral Iridotomy, SLT and DLCP.
• He specializes in performing and interpreting various glaucoma diagnostic procedures such as visual fields/perimetry, OCT, Gonioscopy, optic disc photography & applanation tonometry.
• Dr Gaurav has published numerous papers and journals under his name.
• He has completed M.S (Ophthalmology) from B.J Medical College, Ahmedabad, India. 
• Dr Gaurav is well-versed in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi and English.

• Dr. Millicent Alache Bello is a highly experienced and skilled General Surgeon with +35 years of experience as a breast surgeon including aesthetic oncoplasty of the breasts.
• She is a professional member of the, General Medical Council, the British Medical Association, the Association of Breast Surgery at BASO and the Medical Defence Union.
• Dr. Bello completed her MBBS in 1982 and then earned FRCS (Ed) in 1991, FRCS (Gen.Surg Ed) in 2000 and M.Phil in 2005 from Leicester. In the interim, she also obtained the certificate of completion of Specialist Training in 2000.
• Dr. Bello has practice and expertise in several surgeries such as, breast cancer surgery,  breast reductions/augmentations and incorporate these techniques into the oncological setting, prophylactic breast surgery and immediate breast reconstruction, oncoplastic breast reconstruction with special interest in breast conservation using oncoplastic and mammoplasty techniques, treating other breast diseases and breast screening, congenital breast deformity and acquired anomaly among several other services.
• A very active and dedicated surgeon, Dr. Bello was in-charge of developing the landscape of breast care delivery at Noble’s Hospital on the Isle of Man. She regularly organises and presents talks on breast awareness.
• Dr. Bello has authored a few publications for research journals. 

Dr. Y. A. Nazer is a distinguished Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing over 28 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting (cabg), including off-pump beating-heart revascularization; aortic valve replacement, repair, and minimally invasive cardiac valve interventions.

Holding prestigious credentials including Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS), Dr. Nazer is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

• Dr. Mohamed Muthiullah is a leading Cardiologist with a rich experience of more than 18 years.
• He has successfully performed a Cardiac assessment of Chest pain / Palpitation / Dyspnea / Dizziness - Syncope, Evaluation and medical management of all Adult General Cardiovascular diseases including Coronary artery disease, Valvular heart disease, and Cardiomyopathies, Complete evaluation and management of Systemic Hypertension, and Preventive Cardiology service including risk factor assessment/management.
• He is an expert of non – invasive cardiology assessments which include Electrocardiography – resting, ambulatory (Holter), Cardiac stress testing by Tread Mill Test, Trans Thoracic Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography – Pharmacologic and exercise, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Dr. Muthiullah holds professional memberships of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Besides English, he is also proficient in Tamil, Urdu, and Hindi language.
• He is a Certified Hypertension Specialist from American Hypertension Specialist Program, New York, NY, USA.
• Dr. Mohamed has several research papers also under his credit.

• Dr. Mohammed Muthiullah is a reputed Cardiologist, based in Dubai with extensive 18+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Cardiac assessment of Chest pain, Management of Palpitation, Dyspnea, Dizziness, Evaluation of all Adult General Cardiovascular diseases including Coronary artery disease, Valvular heart disease, and Cardiomyopathies, Preventive Cardiology service including risk factor assessment, etc.
• Dr. Mohammed is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. He has done both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
• To date, he has worked in some of the eminent institutes such as SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai,India, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, and Research Institute, Chennai, India, KIMS Oman Hospital, Muscat, Oman, NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• The known specialist is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Transthoracic Echocardiography.

• Dr. Hisham Khalil is a renowned Pediatrician based in Dubai with extensive 42+ years of experience.
• He is an expert in the management of all kinds of general pediatric diseases and looks after the follow-up of all newborns and preterm babies after hospital discharge. He is also an active participant in immunisations and Health Support programmes. 
• Dr. Khalil completed his MBChB from Iraq from the Arab Board Council of Paediatrics and has worked earlier in Dubai Medical College, Salam General Hospital, Saddam General Hospital. He has also worked as a Chief Member of the Childhood Leukemia Unit.
• Moreover, he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific sessions, CDE's, Seminars, Worldwide Conferences to talk about Pediatric diseases.

Dr. Samir Hassan Naik is a highly distinguished Pulmonologist and the Head of the Pulmonology Department at King's College Hospital London in Dubai. With over 23 years of specialised clinical experience spanning India, the United Kingdom, and the UAE, he is recognised for his profound expertise in managing complex respiratory and sleep disorders. 

Dr. Naik combines a compassionate, patient-first philosophy with advanced diagnostic capabilities, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients suffering from severe asthma, COPD, and lung fibrosis. Dedicated to clinical excellence and medical education, he continuously integrates the latest evidence-based treatments and quality improvement initiatives into his daily practice, building lasting trust with his patients and peers alike.

Why Choose Dr. Samir Naik?

• Extensive International Expertise: Trained extensively in India and the United Kingdom, Dr. Naik brings over two decades of global respiratory and internal medicine experience to his clinical practice in Dubai.
• Advanced Interventional Proficiency: Highly skilled in cutting-edge interventional pulmonology techniques, he routinely performs complex pleural procedures, bronchoscopies, and EBUS (Endobronchial Ultrasound) for precise lung cancer diagnostics.
• Leadership in Pulmonology: Dr. Naik serves actively as the Head of Pulmonology at a world-class hospital and holds the prestigious position of Secretary for the Emirates Thoracic Society, reflecting his authority in the field.
• Commitment to Medical Education: He is actively shaping the future of respiratory medicine as a certified Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Tutor, dedicating his time to training junior doctors and physician associates.
• Evidence-Based Patient Care: Dr. Naik is deeply involved in clinical research, clinical trials, and departmental quality improvement projects, ensuring his patients receive state-of-the-art therapies for chronic lung conditions and sleep disorders.

• Dr Anselma Shantha Elizabeth Ferrao is a renowned Gynaecologist and Obstetrician in the UAE with +18 years of experience.
• She has a special interest in high-risk obstetrics, preterm deliveries, labour ward management, maternal medicine and general gynaecology. 
• She is a member of the Emirates Medical Association Obstetrics and Gynecology Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
• Dr Anselma Shantha Elizabeth Ferrao graduated from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal with an MBBS, Diploma (1989) and MD (1990).
• She became a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London in 1998 and got her fellowship (FRCOG) in the year 2011.

• With +19 years of experience, Dr Ayat Halfawi is a skilled Gynaecologist and Obstetrician in UAE.
• She specialises in high-risk pregnancy, recurrent pregnancy loss, contraception (including IUCD), aesthetic gynaecology, gynaecological surgeries, and infertility follow-up.
• She is a member of the Emirates Medical Association Obstetrics and Gynecology Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
• Dr Ayat Halfawi has MBBS and MD from prestigious colleges of UAE.
• She obtained Diploma in Obstetrics Ultrasound and another Diploma in Aesthetic Gynaecology in UAE.

Dr. Abbas Wahub Allah Abuelgasim is an accomplished Specialist in Internal Medicine and Emergency Care at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with two decades of acute medical expertise.

He specializes in rapid acute stabilization, emergency triage protocols, and the comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of complex adult multisystem conditions.

Holding prestigious MRCP (UK) credentials, Dr. Abuelgasim is committed to delivering prompt, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.